University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Acceptance Rate
Chickasha, Oklahoma · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,465
- Admitted
- 817
- Yield
- 33.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate has fallen from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 55.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 567 to 1,465 (+158%) over that period.
Its 55.8% rate makes University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma more selective than about 79% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Oklahoma schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (60.6% for women vs 44.1% for men, a 16.5-point gap). University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 33.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 567 | 383 | 67.5% | 170 |
| 2015–16 | 706 | 466 | 66% | 223 |
| 2016–17 | 868 | 424 | 48.8% | 186 |
| 2017–18 | 1,053 | 549 | 52.1% | 203 |
| 2018–19 | 1,563 | 829 | 53% | 215 |
| 2019–20 | 470 | 303 | 64.5% | 184 |
| 2020–21 | 1,021 | 365 | 35.7% | 134 |
| 2021–22 | 1,078 | 684 | 63.5% | 247 |
| 2022–23 | 1,071 | 603 | 56.3% | 217 |
| 2023–24 | 1,465 | 817 | 55.8% | 272 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 995 | 603 | 60.6% |
| Men | 426 | 188 | 44.1% |
| Another gender | 44 | 26 | 59.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 523–618 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 520–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–25 | 43% |
How University of Science compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma's acceptance rate is 55.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (817 admitted of 1,465 applicants).
Is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma test optional?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received 1,465 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 817.
What SAT score do you need for University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma?
Admitted students at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma typically scored 523–618 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma getting harder to get into?
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 67.5% in 2014–15 to 55.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.usao.edu/.